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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'>Dear Highlander Community,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'>All UCR systems have been restored as of 12:30 AM this morning and should now be accessible to users.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'>At approximately 4:20 PM yesterday UCR Information Technology Systems (ITS) received reports of numerous service disruptions and began investigating. It was determined that the service disruption was a widespread issue affecting systems across campus caused by a sudden power outage. ITS deployed all staff and key vendor contacts to resolve the issue and restore services as quickly as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'>We understand the inconvenience this unexpected outage may have caused, particularly for students preparing for finals. Thank you for your patience as ITS worked diligently to investigate and resolve the issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'>Enabling Your Continued Success,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#003DA5'>Information Technology Solutions<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#003DA5'>University of California, Riverside<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#003DA5'><a href="https://its.ucr.edu/"><span style='color:#003DA5'>ITS.UCR.EDU</span></a></span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#003DA5'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'><img border=0 width=192 height=59 style='width:2.0in;height:.6145in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.png@01D6CEF8.76135CC0" alt="UC_Riverside_Horiz_WhtBG_signature"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#393B41'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#393B41'>If you require technical support, please take one of the following actions: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#393B41'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>          </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#003DA5'><a href="https://ucrsupport.service-now.com/ucr_portal?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=d10c39ee0f348300138942bce1050e8b"><span style='color:#003DA5'>Submit a support ticket</span></a></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#393B41'> if you need to report a problem to BearHelp  <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#393B41'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>          </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#003DA5'><a href="https://ucrsupport.service-now.com/ucr_portal?id=ucr_sc_home"><span style='color:#003DA5'>Submit a request</span></a></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#393B41'> for software, hardware, or a service enhancement <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#393B41'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>          </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#003DA5'><a href="https://ucrsupport.service-now.com/ucr_portal?id=kb_view2&kb=de6fdb4d37800f00a2e983dcb3990e7b"><span style='color:#003DA5'>Browse the ITS Knowledge Base</span></a></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#393B41'> for self-help articles <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> UCR Information Technology Solutions <<a href="mailto:its@ucr.edu">its@ucr.edu</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, December 9, 2020 4:43 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'ucrfacultyandstaff@scotmail.ucr.edu' <<a href="mailto:ucrfacultyandstaff@scotmail.ucr.edu">ucrfacultyandstaff@scotmail.ucr.edu</a>>; 'students@scotmail.ucr.edu' <<a href="mailto:students@scotmail.ucr.edu">students@scotmail.ucr.edu</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Notice of Widespread Service Disruption<br><b>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'>Dear Highlander Community, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'>UCR Information Technology Solutions (ITS) is currently investigating reports of widespread service disruptions. More information is forthcoming as we determine the scope and source of the issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'>Please find status updates and a list of affected systems at <a href="https://techalerts.ucr.edu/">techalerts.ucr.edu</a>.    <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'>We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work diligently to get system services restored.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'>Enabling Your Continued Success, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#003DA5'>Information Technology Solutions<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#003DA5'>University of California, Riverside<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#003DA5'><a href="https://its.ucr.edu/"><span style='color:#003DA5'>ITS.UCR.EDU</span></a></span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#003DA5'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'><img border=0 width=192 height=59 style='width:2.0in;height:.6145in' id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image002.png@01D6CEF8.76135CC0" alt="UC_Riverside_Horiz_WhtBG_signature"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#393B41'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#393B41'>If you require technical support, please take one of the following actions: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#393B41'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>          </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#003DA5'><a href="https://ucrsupport.service-now.com/ucr_portal?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=d10c39ee0f348300138942bce1050e8b"><span style='color:#003DA5'>Submit a support ticket</span></a></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#393B41'> if you need to report a problem to BearHelp  <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#393B41'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>          </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#003DA5'><a href="https://ucrsupport.service-now.com/ucr_portal?id=ucr_sc_home"><span style='color:#003DA5'>Submit a request</span></a></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#393B41'> for software, hardware, or a service enhancement <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#393B41'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>          </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#003DA5'><a href="https://ucrsupport.service-now.com/ucr_portal?id=kb_view2&kb=de6fdb4d37800f00a2e983dcb3990e7b"><span style='color:#003DA5'>Browse the ITS Knowledge Base</span></a></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#393B41'> for self-help articles <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#393B41'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>